Kerileanne99
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My daughter (3.5) learned very quickly from a truly fun teaching app called Dinosaur Chess...it is recommended just for your kiddo's age. Best $1.99 investment into chess yet!
Also, whilst not an app: the board game No Stress Chess gets kids (and adults!) playing almost instantly.
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May be more of a range of activities than you are specifically looking for, but scissor activities are definitely included for each letter of the alphabet, with MUCH more. I printed several activities (for free!) for my nephew:
http://www.dltk-teach.com/alphabuddies/index.html
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A few of our recently-reads:
Charlotte's Web- E.B White, Fern is age 8
Harriet the Spy- Louise Fitzhugh, Harriet is age 11
My Father's Dragon tales- Ruth Stiles Gannett, Elmer is age 9
Pippi Longstocking- Astrid Lindgren, Pippi is age 9
The Secret Garden- Frances Hodgson Burnett, Mary is age 10
Matilda- Roald Dahl, Matilda (five when she starts school)
James and the Giant Peach- Roald Dahl, James is age 4
The BFG- Roald Dahl, Sophie is age 8
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Here are two of my favorite go-to sites for math 'play' involving 'the real world'. When I was tutoring college math and chemistry, the "WHY do we have to learn this?!" And "WHEN will I ever use this?!" questions were asked more than anything:)
The first link is a comprehensive list of sites, videos, and resources for homeschoolers looking to incorporate real-life examples of math. It is compiled by Maria Miller (MathMammoth):
http://www.homeschoolmath.net/online/real_life_math.php
This second link is a newer company, but the videos are great and applicable, and they really do only ask that you pay what you can (as in a monthly subscription fee). They just want to spread the word.
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If you really want to give them a fast introduction prior to lessons This summer, I have friends that have managed to skip six months of lessons by utilizing this DVD for children, called Suzie's Piano Primer:
Disclaimer: I personally find it quite annoying, but my daughter loved it and it does its job!
My daughter is very active and I am not willing to drive an hour to lessons, so we use a program called SoftMozart, with the keyboard hooked up to the computer. It is amazing, and has fantastic online support, more of a community. And perfect for a mom with no piano experience teaching at home, like me.
If you do take a look at it, don't be put off by the price! Hellene is adamant that ALL individuals have access to great piano lessons and will literally FIND a way to make it accessible to everyone:)
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I actually don't think flashcards are bad. It's how they are used that's important to me. Like you say, I think it's tons of fun to teach a very enthusiastic toddler. :001_smile: I'm missing those days. Who gives them the license to grow up so fast anyway? It's not fair. :001_unsure:
Teaching my tiny tot was/is one of the most rewarding things of my life, but wow! They do grow up so fast:)
As far as structured versus unstructured Early Learning, I have no idea why there is such a divide in ideas! I have used all sorts of 'programs' with mine to engage her little mind...and have used programs such as BrillKids Little Reader, Rightstart, etc...the 'lessons' can be done for a few minutes per day, on the floor or cuddling or ANYWHERE.
And this not only leaves 99.9% of their time free for creative play, dirt-digging, nature-watching, all the sorts of things tiny tots should spend most of their time doing--but IMO greatly enhances their fun and experience!
Their PlayDough time and wild dancing to music simply tend to incorporate the elements they are 'learning/playing' with in their 'lessons'.
Also, why wait when learning early is fun, interesting, and playful to them? IMO it actually frees up more time for more play and exploration when other kids are having to 'knuckle down'.
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Another vote for starting early if the child shows an interest...
Huh. 'Forcing' a two-year-old to read?
Does anybody with a two-year-old actually believe that it is POSSIBLE to 'force' a two-year-old to read?!
Now, actively encouraging in a fun manner, playing games, Native Reading, phonemic activities, labeling, and YES! Even flash cards and computer programs? As long as the focus remains on input and activity ceases at the first hint that the child is not thoroughly enjoying it, it is A LOT of fun to teach a toddler to read!
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SereneHome, and any others who KNOW that many children really DO want to learn and can learn from FUN, non- pushy, child-guided methods of early learning...
At the risk of offending many awesome, experienced, knowledgeable parents in this forum, you may well find parents with similar experiences and ideas at the Brillkids forum.
WWW. BrillKids.com
Whilst I know that many on this forum are highly critical of any early, even child-led learning that involves anything remotely formal, flash-card-like, or similar? The primary philosophy there is that if the child is not having great fun and enjoying the experience? STOP immediately!
Age-appropriate learning means just that to me...learning the information in a fun, exciting, and creative manner that appeals to the child!
Just another source of ideas and information...
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Are you asking why "I" teach my 4.5 yr old and my 3 yr old?
I guess if I wanted to be really techical, I "started" HSing when my oldest was about 18-20 months? He knew all his letters, numbers, shapes, colors, etc by the time he was 2. Nope, I am not a drill sergent. But he wanted to "play cards" with all the flash cards I had around the house. He couldn't get enough of those matching games, etc etc. I wasn't going to say "umm,nope, gotta wait until you are 5-6-7".
So, then, how was I suppose to stop? If he knew that stuff at 2 - I couldn't exactly wait for 3 -4 yrs until he is in 1st grade to start teaching more stuff.
I get very annoyed when people tell me that "at that age he should just play and you should take it easy". Where do they get ideas that he doesn't play, i don't know. But all his "studying" takes 15-20 minutes AT MOST and not even every day. I stop when he says "I am tired" and runs away to "play" with his solar system books or his dinasour books.
I can't speak for other kids, but I think it's my job to find the balance between challenging him and allowing him to be a 4 yr old. And I am doing the same thing with his brother who is 3
But just so you know - we were going to HS before we even had kids.
One more thing - I didn't start reading to my oldest until he was about 2, I think. He has NO interest in it what-so-ever. He wouldn't sit for it at all. So, I was worried there for awhile, but now he loves books.
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When I was in the military (too long ago!), the decision was made based upon the prevalence of serious and preventable injuries that they should be banned from military housing. To this day, most posts either restrict, 'strongly discourage', or outright ban their use. And even then a net is required, with strong language of the opinion that a safety net may hold its own risks and encourage a false sense of security...
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Charlie's Playhouse timelines are available again!
In reading this thread I noticed several of you who were disappointed that Charlie's Playhouse seemed to have gone out of business, so I thought I would let you know that it seems to be back up.
I just received both the timeline and the ancient creature cards through their Amazon shop:
Here is Charlie's Playhouse site as well:
http://www.charliesplayhouse.com/giant-evolution-timeline-poster.php
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Elementeo was invented by an enterprising HS student...but I agree, not a lot of fun.
My husband and I are both chemists and bought this game to play as a family:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0049KOC74
It is a board game and cards, but is actually six games in one to play with different ages and abilities. The game board is a brightly-colored periodic table, and begins with learning the elements. It even culminates in a Scrabble-like game with tiles utilizing molecular formulas instead of words.
We also love that it is very easy to modify existing rules for even younger players- even my 3 year-old likes to 'play' with us.
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Logic of English has a really decent app available for all of their phonograms and gives a nice overview of rules. Even though we ultimately went with a different program, I still use the app. Much cheaper than purchasing the additional materials, and the app made teaching/learning much more efficient. I seem to remember the app was $2.99? Well worth it as even I learned some things.
Apologies for not linking it- I am on my phone...
Math in different bases and other fun stuff?
in Accelerated Learner Board
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I have been reading a set of two books with my daughter called 'Mathematicians Are People Too', volume 1 and 2. They are really fun, and are a great way to introduce specific mathematicians (or groups!) working on different areas and topics.
http://www.amazon.com/Mathematicians-Are-People-Too-Stories/dp/0866515097/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_z
It has been a lot of fun to see my daughter's interest piqued, and provide her with the tools to follow up on the things most interesting to her:)